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Subject: Re: Freehub service Oil or Grease?
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On Tuesday, November 13, 2012 11:30:48 PM UTC-5, TheCoz wrote:
> Catching up on some much needed service, I am cleaning and lubing the
>=20
> freehubs on my wheelsets. Mavic, Shimano, Zipp and HED hubs. I have
>=20
> been to all the manufactures web sites to read what to use as a
>=20
> lubricant in each freehub. Some say light oil, others say light
>=20
> grease. Which do you use with the best results?
>=20
> Dazed & Confuzed Coz

I agree with the oil users.  I see no reason to use grease.

Mechanical parts barely need any lubrication when they don't move relative =
to one another, except perhaps a tiny amount to prevent sticking on release=
.  So when you're pedaling and your freehub pawls are transmitting torque, =
they don't care about lube.

Mechanical parts need only very light lubrication when they're moving but n=
ot carrying loads.  When you're coasting, the only loads are the weight of =
the cassettes and a tiny bit of derailleur tension on the chain. Near zero =
load needs near zero lubrication.

Oil will give enough lubrication, and you won't have to worry about grease =
possibly restricting the pawl engagement.

- Frank Krygowski